2017 Neural Control and CoordinationNeuron – myelin sheath Easy Question 23 of 61 in Neural Control and Coordination

Myelin sheath is produced by

A Schwann Cells and Oligodendrocytes
B Astrocytes and Schwann Cells
C Oligodendrocytes and Osteoclasts
D Osteoclasts and Astrocytes

The answer is A.

Solution

Schwann cells (PNS) and oligodendrocytes (CNS) form myelin.

Oligodendrocytes are neuroglial cells that produce the myelin sheath in the central nervous system, while Schwann cells produce the myelin sheath in the peripheral nervous system.

Concept myelin-schwann-oligodendrocytes

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